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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.21, 1,826.10 and 669.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.21, 1,826.10 and 669.11 is: 1,003.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.21 : 1,826.10 = 669.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.21/1,826.10 = 669.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.21x = 1,826.10 × 669.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.21x = 1,221,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,861.77/1,217.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.82

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